--- title: "2026 SPOTV K-POP AWARDS KINTEX — Ended Sept 6, Red Carpet Timeline & Late-Night Routes Home" description: "The 2026 SPOTV K-POP AWARDS (SKA) took place on September 6, 2026, at KINTEX Center 1 Halls 4–5. The announced red carpet and ceremony timeline, plus GTX-A and Juyeop Station routes home on a night that overlapped a stadium concert." language: en canonical: https://goyangcon.com/en/events/spotv-awards-2026-kintex/ verified: 2026-09-07 --- Jointly organized by premier sports & entertainment network SPOTV and global fandom platform BIGC, the **2026 SPOTV K-POP AWARDS (SKA)** took place on **Sunday, September 6, 2026**, at **KINTEX Exhibition Center 1, Halls 4 & 5**, and has concluded. Rebranded from the former Circle Chart Music Awards into a global data-driven awards show, it was scheduled to run nearly 7 hours from the 15:00 red carpet to the 22:00 finish. The final night of the [Lim Young-woong Goyang Stadium concert](/en/events/imhero-stadium2-2026-goyang/) was set to end around the same time nearby, so both crowds could hit the Daehwa area together. The GTX-A (16 min to Seoul Station) and Juyeop Station routes and last departures below apply to any late-finishing event at KINTEX. --- ## 2026 SPOTV K-POP AWARDS Basics & Timeline The day was split into an afternoon red carpet and the evening main awards, running until 22:00. * **Event Name:** 2026 SPOTV K-POP AWARDS (SKA) * **Date & Time:** Sunday, September 6, 2026, 17:00–22:00 (Red Carpet at 15:00) * **Venue:** KINTEX Exhibition Center 1, Halls 4 & 5 (킨텍스 제1전시장 4·5홀) * **Hosts (MCs):** Jang Sung-kyu, Tsuki (Billlie), Han Yu-jin * **Artist Lineup:** KISS OF LIFE, Billlie, YENA (Choi Ye-na), xikers, 82MAJOR, POW, Jeon Yu-jin, RESCENE, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, MODYSSEY, cosmosy, and more. * **Official Website & Ticketing:** [SKA Official Space](https://spotvawards.bigc.space/) & [KINTEX Official Calendar (seq=26050607)](https://www.kintex.com/web/ko/event/view.do?seq=26050607) * **Live Broadcast:** SPOTV PLUS (TV) and Daum Portal (exclusive digital live stream). ### Announced Timeline | Time | Schedule | Details & Advice | |---|---|---| | **12:00** | Ticket Exchange & ID Booths Open | Physical passport check for foreign buyers | | **14:30** | Gate Open & Queue Alignment | Hall 4–5 concourse area | | **15:00–16:30** | SKA 2026 Red Carpet Ceremony | Photo wall interviews & fan greetings | | **16:30–17:00** | Seating Completion | Audience seated prior to ceremony start | | **17:00–22:00** | Main Ceremony & Live Performances | Multi-stage award segments & collabs | | **22:00 onward** | Event Ends & Audience Dismissal | May overlap with the Goyang Stadium exit | --- ## Sept 6: Three Events at Once, and the Daehwa Detours On Sunday, September 6, three large events ran in Goyang: 1. **Goyang Stadium:** [Lim Young-woong Concert [IM HERO - THE STADIUM 2]](/en/events/imhero-stadium2-2026-goyang/) Day 3 final show (expected to end around 21:30–22:00). 2. **KINTEX Center 2, Hall 10:** [39th Gungdi Pangpang Cat Festa](/en/events/catfesta-2026-kintex/) final day (10:00–17:30). 3. **KINTEX Center 1, Halls 4–5:** 2026 SPOTV K-POP AWARDS (ending at 22:00). ### Routes Home at 22:00 When the awards and a stadium show finish around the same time, the Daehwa area can get very crowded. Split by destination: * **Seoul-bound:** Head for **GTX-A KINTEX Station**. It is about an 8-minute walk south from Center 1 to Exit 5, and about 16 minutes to Seoul Station without touching Daehwa. * **Line 3 (Jongno / Gangnam):** Walk east to **Juyeop Station** (Line 3) instead of queuing at Daehwa. * **Skip the car:** With several events letting out, KINTEX car parks can be slow to empty, so rail is more predictable. --- ## How to Get to KINTEX Center 1: Transit Routes Summary of public transit options. Detailed schedules are available in [Seoul Station to KINTEX](/en/guides/seoul-station-to-kintex/). | Starting Point | Recommended Route | Travel Time | Transfers | |---|---|---|---| | **Seoul Station** | GTX-A to KINTEX Station → Exit 5 → 8 min walk | approx. 25 min (with walk) | 0 | | **Gimpo Airport** | Seohae Line to Daegok → Transfer to GTX-A → KINTEX Station | approx. 40–45 min | 1 | | **Incheon Airport** | AREX All-stop train to Seoul Station → GTX-A to KINTEX Station | approx. 85–90 min | 1 | | **Gangnam Station** | Shinbundang Line to Sinsa → Line 3 to Juyeop Station → Walk | approx. 65 min | 1 | * If landing at Gimpo Airport, check [Gimpo Airport to KINTEX](/en/guides/gimpo-airport-to-kintex/) for easy transfer tips. * Arriving from Incheon International Airport? Compare limousine buses and rail options in [Incheon Airport to KINTEX](/en/guides/incheon-airport-to-kintex/). --- ## Planning Your Arrival * **Red Carpet Spectators:** Under the announced schedule, you needed to swap your mobile reservation for a wristband before the 14:30 gate opening to get into the red carpet viewing area. * **Main Show Entry:** Seating was scheduled from 16:30, with everyone seated before the 17:00 start. --- ## Center 1 Amenities: Food, Lounges & Lockers * **Lobby Cafes:** Center 1 Concourse features a Starbucks in front of Hall 3 and a Twosome Place in front of Hall 4. Both offer air-conditioned seating. * **Dining Options:** The B1 level of Center 1 houses Korean eateries, bibimbap spots, and a food court for quick dining before entry. * **Nearby Retail:** Hyundai Department Store KINTEX branch and OneMount shopping complex are a 7-minute walk away, offering international cuisine and expansive lounges. * **Coin Lockers:** Automated storage lockers are located in the Center 1 ground-floor concourse across from Hall 2 and adjacent to Hall 4. * **Fees:** Small 1,000 KRW / Medium 2,000 KRW / Large 3,000 KRW (credit cards accepted). * Storage is limited and can fill up early on major event days. For large suitcases, see the [KINTEX Luggage Storage Guide](/en/guides/kintex-luggage-storage/). --- ## Late-Night Routes Home (After 22:00) The awards were scheduled to end at 22:00. Timetable-based last departures: ### 1. GTX-A KINTEX Station (Recommended) * **Last Train:** The last train toward Seoul Station leaves at **24:42**, every day of the week (per timetable). * **Why it works:** About an 8-minute walk from the hall and about 16 minutes to Seoul Station, leaving plenty of margin for onward connections. ### 2. Subway Line 3 (via Juyeop Station) * **Last Trains to Gangnam:** On Saturdays and holidays, the last trains from Daehwa are 22:44 (to Dogok) and 22:34 (to Suseo), per timetable — tight after a 22:00 finish. * If Daehwa's gates are packed, walk to Juyeop Station and board there. --- ## Essential Tips for International K-POP Fans * **Carry Your Physical Passport:** Digital photos or mobile screenshots are strictly rejected at the wristband exchange desk. Your passport name must match the ticketing name letter-for-letter. * **Cash for Transit Cards:** Subway ticket kiosks and card reload machines do not accept foreign credit cards. Purchase a T-money card at an airport convenience store and load at least 20,000–30,000 KRW in physical cash bills. * **Global Streaming:** The show was announced for live streaming via the BIGC platform and Daum Portal. --- ## Related Guides * [KINTEX Venue Hub & Overview](/en/venues/kintex/) * [Seoul Station to KINTEX Transit Guide](/en/guides/seoul-station-to-kintex/) * [Incheon Airport to KINTEX Guide](/en/guides/incheon-airport-to-kintex/) * [Gimpo Airport to KINTEX Guide](/en/guides/gimpo-airport-to-kintex/) * [KINTEX Luggage & Coin Locker Guide](/en/guides/kintex-luggage-storage/) * [Lim Young-woong Stadium Concert (Sept 4–6)](/en/events/imhero-stadium2-2026-goyang/) * [Gungdi Pangpang Cat Festa at KINTEX Hall 10](/en/events/catfesta-2026-kintex/) --- ## Sources & Verification Date * **Official Ceremony Announcements:** Verified from the [2026 SPOTV K-POP AWARDS Space](https://spotvawards.bigc.space/) and SPOTV media briefings. * **Venue Data:** Verified against [KINTEX Official Events Schedule (seq=26050607)](https://www.kintex.com/web/ko/event/view.do?seq=26050607). * **Last Departures:** Based on GTX-A and Line 3 timetables.